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12 Aug 2026

S&P Global Expands Microsoft 365 Copilot Data Integration with AI-Ready Intelligence

S&P Global announced an expanded collaboration with Microsoft to integrate its AI-ready data and analytics into Microsoft 365 Copilot workflows. The integration uses the Kensho LLM-ready API to deliver cited, verifiable results for financial analysis, company research, and competitive benchmarking directly within Microsoft 365 tools.

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Google Cuts Free AI Pro Plan in Half for Pixel 11 Pro Buyers

Google reduced the free Google AI Pro plan bundled with Pixel 11 Pro from 12 months to just 6 months. After the trial ends, users must pay $20 per month or lose access to 5TB cloud storage, Gemini Advanced, and Google Health Premium—a shift that signals AI monetization is accelerating.

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China's national technology agenda drives open-source AI leadership amid geopolitical competition

China is positioning itself as a champion of low-cost open-source AI, framing it as a global public good in contrast to US alternatives. President Xi Jinping's national technology agenda emphasizes technological independence through open-weight models like DeepSeek and Qwen. This strategic push could reshape global AI standards and governance as countries worldwide adopt Chinese approaches to innovation.

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Skan AI Raises $63M Series C to Build AI Agents by Watching How Employees Actually Work

Process intelligence company Skan AI secured $63 million in Series C funding co-led by Cathay Innovation and Dell Technologies Capital. The platform records and analyzes employee workflows through desktop observation, then builds AI agents that replicate the work. Seven of the ten largest US banks already use the system.

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Aehr Test Systems Lands $22M AI Processor Order as Jefferies Issues Buy Rating

Aehr Test Systems secured a $22 million follow-on production order from its lead wafer-level AI processor customer for burn-in systems, sending shares surging 11.8%. Jefferies initiated coverage with a buy rating and $175 price target, citing the company's transformation from silicon carbide to AI-focused semiconductor testing.

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Amazon Caught Destroying Rare Books to Train AI After Hidden AirTag Exposes Vegas Facility

An investigation using a hidden AirTag has exposed Amazon's systematic destruction of rare books at its Las Vegas VGT3 facility. The tech giant is buying bulk orders of rare books, cutting their spines, and scanning them to train AI models, raising ethical concerns among book lovers and independent bookstores worldwide.

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IBM and CHRIST University Launch AI Innovation Center to Strengthen India's AI Talent Pipeline

IBM and CHRIST University have established the IBM Innovation Center for Artificial Intelligence to advance AI-driven education and research in India. Students, faculty and researchers will gain access to enterprise AI technologies including watsonx.ai, watsonx Orchestrate and IBM Bob to build real-world AI applications and strengthen the country's AI talent pipeline.

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Insta360 X6 Launches with 8K Recording, AI Editing, and Dual Sony Sensors Starting at $699

Insta360 unveiled the X6, its most advanced 360-degree camera yet, featuring 8K50fps recording and dual custom Sony sensors that deliver 33% more surface area than its predecessor. The premium 360-degree camera integrates AI-powered imaging system with Auto Edit 2.0 and on-device processing, targeting professionals with enhanced low-light performance and 140-minute battery life at $699.99.

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AI campaign ads and deepfakes transform 2026 midterms as states enforce new election rules

AI-generated campaign ads are flooding the 2026 midterms as candidates deploy deepfake attack ads across political lines. Around 29 states now enforce AI election rules requiring disclosure, but federal inaction leaves a patchwork of regulations. Oregon and Michigan are testing their laws amid viral deepfake content raising concerns about misinformation and election integrity.

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Chardan Initiates QumulusAI Coverage With Buy Rating, Sets $24.50 Price Target on AI Infrastructure Play

Chardan Capital Markets initiated coverage on QumulusAI with a Buy rating and a $24.50 price target, representing substantial upside from the current $6.11 stock price. The cloud infrastructure provider stands out by deploying GPU clusters in under 90 days versus the 12-24 month cycles typical of traditional providers, targeting underserved small and mid-market customers with NVIDIA GPUs.

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Fei-Fei Li Warns AI's Biggest Risk in Schools Isn't Cheating—It's Eroding Student Motivation

Fei-Fei Li, the Stanford computer science professor known as the Godmother of AI, argues the real danger of AI in schools isn't cheating but students losing their motivation and agency to learn. Speaking on the Huberman Lab podcast, she warned against both denying access to AI tools and allowing over-reliance that strips away the desire to think independently.

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Honor Robot Phone Launches in China With AI-Powered Gimbal and Gesture Control

Honor officially launched its Robot Phone in China, featuring a pop-out camera gimbal powered by AI and gesture control. Priced starting at $1,480, the device combines smartphone functionality with professional gimbal technology, targeting content creators and vloggers with its 200MP camera system and ARRI collaboration.

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SpaceX AI Revenue Could Eclipse Rockets by September, Reach $500 Billion by 2027, Elon Musk Claims

Elon Musk told SpaceX employees that AI revenue will surpass all other company income by September, positioning the rocket maker as an AI infrastructure giant. With $2.56 billion in AI revenue last quarter, SpaceX aims for $300-500 billion annually by 2027 through compute sales and the $60 billion Cursor acquisition.

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Google's Pixel Watch 5 uses AI for passive blood pressure and insulin resistance tracking

Google launched the Pixel Watch 5 at $399, prioritizing AI-driven software updates over hardware changes. The wearable introduces passive blood pressure monitoring and insulin resistance tracking alongside Gemini Intelligence features. With a Snapdragon W5 Gen 2 chip and proactive health insights, the device targets wellness monitoring through AI-powered health features.

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Chinese Hackers Use AI Agents in First Autonomous Cyberattack on Taiwan, Stealing 2,500+ Records

Chinese hackers deployed near-autonomous AI agents using open-source tools Hermes and OpenClaw to breach Taiwan's government systems in July. The attack compromised 85 accounts, stole 2,500+ personnel records, and targeted the nuclear safety agency and energy companies. Israeli cybersecurity firm Dream warns governments must now assume permanent automated assault.

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